Favorite Metal Wonder 9s?

[Dungannon]

Another vote for the CZ-75 steel frame, hammer fired guns. Personal favorite is the CZ-75 SP-1 Tactical. Mec-Gar is an OEM for CZ-USA. I've got 8 of their 19 round magazines. Feels great in the hand, and the weight makes it a softer shooter. All steel, so you know it's on your hip; OWB carry only for me.

Thinking about adding the CZ-75 P-01 which is aluminum framed with a 3.75" barrel, primarily for the weight savings and smaller form factor.

 

[Wombat of Doom]

Browning hipower . Or cz75

This. Exactly this. Although the IWI baby eagle is my preference to a cz 75.

 

[P7M13]

So many choices!
If I could go back in time, I'd have kept my P7M13 Nickel.
CZ75B -- Brand new, the trigger take-up spring can be tiresome. Coupled with the aggressive curve of the bow trigger, you'll develop new muscles in calluses in your finger. You can swap out the trigger and spring for a lighter, straighter one.
I have the "old style" trigger that has much less bow than the recurve now used. I've shot my CZ so many times, the take-up spring is worn and extremely comfortable.
The P01 derivative is a sweet gun too.

 

[11Charlie]

Wilson Combat M92 Brigadier
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God yes love mine!!! best money I spent.

 

[gunman]

sig p226 tac-ops blackwater tactile version 20+1

 

[Pops1911]

CZ 75B and the CZ 75D compact pcr. Awesome.

 

[teflon6string]

I like metal pistols. I like double action metal pistols requiring a good robust squeeze. Revolver or semi-auto? Love 'em both. They both work well for me.

 

[CountryGent]

Thank you my friends. I just ordered a new CZ-75BD.

If anyone should have a link to recommended 20-round magazines, most grateful for such information. Gracias.

 

[3MTA3]

For the all metal "wonder 9" criteria I'll go with the "Zed", the CZ-75. Fits well, especially for a double stack, shoots well, reliable, etc. It also shoots very balanced and controlled.

My carry pistols are all lightweight polymer and I enjoy them as well, but at the range the CZ (mine is actually a Tangfolio because CZ's couldn't be imported at the time) in comparison is like driving a Bentley when your daily driver is a Camry.

 

[FourTeeFive]

Thank you my friends. I just ordered a new CZ-75BD.
If anyone should have a link to recommended 20-round magazines, most grateful for such information. Gracias.

Congratulations! I'd call Greg Cote and find out what he has. Here's one of the high-caps he has:

CZ 75B, CZ 75 SP-01 CZ Shadow 2 19 RD 9mm +2 ADAPTER MGCZ7519DPS [MGCZ7519DPS] - $31.95 : Greg Cote LLC

Greg Cote LLC CZ 75B, CZ 75 SP-01 CZ Shadow 2 19 RD 9mm +2 ADAPTER MGCZ7519DPS [MGCZ7519DPS] - MEC-GAR CZ 75B, CZ 85B, CZ 75 SP-01 AND CZ SHADOW 2 9MM - 19 ROUND SEMI-FLUSH FITTING MAGAZINE WITH THE DPS +2 ADAPTER AND ANTI-FRICTION COATING THAT FITS SEMI-FLUSH WITH THE GRIP. THE MAGAZINE HOLDS A...

gregcotellc.com

CDNN has some too:

CZ 75 19RD 9MM EXTENDED DPS MAG MECGAR

CZ 75 19RD 9MM EXTENDED DPS MAG MECGAR

www.cdnnsports.com

I also recommend signing up for the CZ-USA webstore website as they sometimes have good discount deals:

Currently Unavailable | CZ-USA

shop.cz-usa.com

 

[CountryGent]

@FourTeeFive, thank you for the links. Much appreciated.

 

[leadcounsel]

Tangential question; 20-rounders for the CZ 75 — worky or no worky?

Yup, MecGar 20 rounders in the CZs are good to go. The CZs are insanely reliable too.

You won't be disappointed.

 

[gmerkt]

Wonder nine, well I like the Smith & Wesson Model 59 and the stainless steel 659. Both fit the definition of Wonder Nine (double stack magazine, double action). I've owned more than one of both. For feel, the 59 is better because it lacks the sharp edges of the 659. 59's may be had at reasonable prices. Grip might be too chubby for small hands.

I have a Colt 1911 in 9mm, like it but it's not a Wonder Nine by definition.

 

[JRuby]

I also vote for the 3rd gen S&W pistols. I have had several over the years and never have found a bad one yet. They are getting harder to come by. I am not a fan of the 9mm but love 3rd gen Smiths.

 

[leadcounsel]

I also vote for the 3rd gen S&W pistols. I have had several over the years and never have found a bad one yet. They are getting harder to come by. I am not a fan of the 9mm but love 3rd gen Smiths.

I have a few issues with those 3rd gens.
1. Mechanics and ergonomics. I do not like slide mounted safety/decocker.
2. Mechanics. I do not like mag disconnect (this feature can be removed, thankfully)
3. Ergonomics. There are sharp edges under the trigger well that bother me.
4. Disassembly, assembly. Not great, not terrible.

 

[RVTECH]

Mec-Gar and factory extended-capacity magazines work fine in the CZ75

Yep - I bought a couple Mec-Gar 16s for my CZ a few years ago and they have never skipped a beat!

 

[FourTeeFive]

I just ordered a new CZ-75BD. If anyone should have a link to recommended 20-round magazines, most grateful for such information. Gracias.

Just found this while shopping online today:

Mec-Gar Magazine for CZ 75B / 85B / SP-01 / Shadow / Shadow 2 Extended 9mm 19-Rounds

Mecgar, Magazine, 9MM, 19Rd, Fits CZ75, Drop Protection System Floor Plate, Anti-Friction Coating

grabagun.com

 

[ma96782]

For me, the choices would be between these families.....



I said "families" because throughout the years there have been slight changes to the basic designs. i.e. the BHP has three generations and the Sig could be a P228 or P226 (for me anyway).

Aloha, Mark

 

[CountryGent]

Just found this while shopping online today:

Mec-Gar Magazine for CZ 75B / 85B / SP-01 / Shadow / Shadow 2 Extended 9mm 19-Rounds

Mecgar, Magazine, 9MM, 19Rd, Fits CZ75, Drop Protection System Floor Plate, Anti-Friction Coating

grabagun.com

Thank you; I ordered one. I believe the pistol comes with a few 16-rounds, so have a 19 doesn't hurt. (Oh and I ordered a 32-rounder for pure wackiness purposes. )

 

[asiparks]

Congrats on te CZ 75, the OG of wonder 9's ( SA/DA large capacity metal framed pistols- someone say Glock earlier ?!?)

Late to this party, but I'd have gone the same way. The CZ is one of the best feeling pistols in the hand and it has a good trigger out of the box.
Strictly speaking I prefer the Browning HP, but a) largely unobtainable at a sensible price ,b) getting a decent trigger is a roll of the dice, even after you've removed the mag safety or polished the front of the mags.



my "Wonder 9's" - Note the Taurus instead of Beretta, because Taurus put the safety where it belongs....